RSOE EDIS: USA - Snow Storm - 2009.12.19

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2009-12-19 19:32:49 - Snow Storm - USA EDIS CODE: SS-20091219-24231-USA Date & Time: 2009-12-19 19:32:49 [UTC] Area: USA, MultiStates, States of Maryland and Deleware, Damage level: Heavy (Level 3) Not confirmed information! Description: Maryland and Delaware Govs. Martin O'Malley and Jack Markell have declared a snow-related emergency in their respective states, amid piling up snow totals and blizzard-like winds. The National Weather Service isn't forecasting heavier snow totals for the Lower Shore until this evening. However, across the Bay Bridge, more than a foot of snow has piled up in Baltimore and other parts of Maryland. In central Delaware , there is nearly a foot of snow in some places, reports the National Weather Service. As of late morning, there was an unofficial report of 11 inches in Woodside in Kent County. Smyrna had 8 inches by 9 a.m., while a 6 a.m. report from Dover reported just 5 inches — but noted that 2 inches had fallen in the previous hour alone. By declaring a state of emergency, Gov. O' Malley has been able to authorize the deployment of the National Guard. Posted:2009-12-19 19:32:49 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu